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Learning new ways to embrace our emotions – the role and absence of emotional safety within our families

In our complex lives, we face numerous stressors such as work demands, juggling responsibilities, managing time and finances, and coping with rapid changes. As humans, we can navigate many of those stressors when we have a haven to retreat to at the end of the day. When we can call a friend or a loved one and say, “I had a pretty tough day, can I tell you about it?” or get a gentle hug or a word of encouragement. That’s why you’ll often hear us, as Marriage and Family therapists, emphasize the concept of “emotional safety” – because it’s the cornerstone of what we all yearn for and need in our lives.

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Holding Space For Those In Our Lives Who Feel Differently

As the war in the Middle East has become inflamed, the world feels the pain and suffering of the region. The way people make sense of the situation varies based on world views, politics and lived experiences. A sense of being divided is not a new phenomenon for Americans, as many have felt marginalized and “othered” within their own families due to our own domestic politics and religious beliefs. But there can still be a lot of upset, walking on eggshells, grief, and fear that we
hold. The desire to seek support and support others is human, so it can be
especially difficult when we’re not sure how to interact with others who don’t
share our opinions and experiences. The capacity to maintain emotional safety
and hold space for the views of others becomes challenging when we as humans don’t feel emotionally safe.

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